Store, share and enforce strong passwords across your team — the highest-impact security purchase for most businesses.
Read the full buying guide: Best Password Managers for BusinessAlso see: Best LastPass Alternatives · 1Password vs Bitwarden vs Keeper vs Dashlane
TL;DR — quick picks
Ranked by overall score, calculated from six weighted criteria for security products. “Best for” labels come from our buying guide.
A polished business password manager with strong admin controls and excellent usability.
Open-source password management with outstanding value and self-hosting.
Enterprise-grade password management with compliance and privileged access add-ons.
A polished business password manager with passkeys and dark-web monitoring.
An affordable business password manager from the makers of NordVPN.
Privacy-focused password manager with email aliases, from Proton.
A familiar password manager — evaluate its 2022 breach history carefully.
| Tool | Score | Best for | Starting price (indicative) | Free plan | ≈ 10 seats / mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Password Business | 9.1 | Best overall | Teams plans from around $20 / month for up to 10 users; Business around $8 / user / month | No | $20 |
| Bitwarden | 8.9 | Best value | Free personal plan; Teams from around $4 / user / month | Yes | $40 |
| Keeper Business | 8.6 | Best for compliance | Business Starter from around $2–4 / user / month | No | $20 |
| Dashlane | 8.4 | Best simple all-in-one | From around $20 / month for 10 seats or $8 / user / month | No | $20 |
| NordPass | 8.3 | Best budget pick | From around $2–4 / user / month | No | $24 |
| Proton Pass | 8.3 | Best for privacy-focused teams | Free; business from around $2–5 / user / month | Yes | $30 |
| LastPass | 7.4 | Organisations already invested in LastPass | From around $4–7 / user / month | No | $40 |
“≈ 10 seats” is the cheapest paid plan that fits ten users at indicative list prices. Flat-priced products show “—”.
Our ranking uses fixed weights. Your priorities may differ — re-weight the six criteria and the shortlist re-orders instantly. Print it or download a CSV to share with your team.
| Tool | Features | Ease | Value | Support | Security | Integrations | Your score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. 1Password Business | 9.0 | 9.5 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 9.07 |
| 2. Bitwarden | 8.8 | 8.4 | 9.6 | 8.0 | 9.4 | 8.2 | 8.93 |
| 3. Keeper Business | 9.0 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 9.2 | 8.2 | 8.64 |
| 4. Dashlane | 8.4 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 8.0 | 8.40 |
| 5. Proton Pass | 7.8 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 7.4 | 9.0 | 6.8 | 8.31 |
| 6. NordPass | 7.8 | 8.8 | 8.6 | 7.6 | 8.6 | 7.4 | 8.27 |
| 7. LastPass | 8.0 | 8.4 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 6.4 | 8.0 | 7.44 |
Drag the sliders to match your priorities. Scores are our editorial sub-scores; weights start at the values we publish on the methodology page. Nothing you change is stored or sent anywhere.
Look for shared vaults, admin policies, user provisioning, recovery options and reporting on weak or reused passwords.
A password manager only protects accounts that are in it. Plan onboarding sessions, set a deadline and track adoption in the admin console.
Prefer tools with an end-to-end encrypted design and independent security audits published by the vendor.
A password manager holds the keys to everything. Check how the vendor encrypts data, whether its security has been independently audited, and how it handled any past incidents.
Enforce strong master passwords, 2FA and sharing rules.
Team and client collections with granular permissions.
Provision and remove users via Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra or Okta.
Find weak, reused and breached passwords across the team.
Store and use passkeys alongside passwords.
| Pricing model | What to know |
|---|---|
| Per user per month | Standard for business plans, typically billed annually. |
| Flat team packs | Some vendors sell a fixed price for a small team (e.g. up to 10 users). |
| Enterprise tiers | SSO, advanced reporting and policies on higher tiers. |
Run the numbers: Stack Finder · Software Requirements Builder (RFP Checklist) · Small Business Security Checklist · Password Manager Cost Calculator · Data Breach Cost Estimator
With a reputable, end-to-end encrypted password manager and strong 2FA, it is far safer than reused or written-down passwords, which are a leading cause of breaches.
With zero-knowledge encryption, vaults stay encrypted with keys only users hold, though metadata may be exposed. This is why the vendor's architecture and track record matter.
Browser managers are convenient but generally lack shared vaults, admin policies and offboarding controls that businesses need.
With end-to-end encryption, vault contents are encrypted with keys derived from users' master passwords. Strong master passwords and MFA remain essential.